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Tag Archives: indie bookstores
Super Books
This Sunday, millions of people in the U.S. and around the world tuned in to watch the annual Super Bowl. Each year, a large percentage of the viewers watch just to see the often clever and funny commercials. On his … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, USA
Tagged indie bookstores, North Carolina, Super Bowl, Tom Hanks
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Dear Book People
Sincerely Erik, is a moving short film written and directed by Naz Riahi about one bookseller struggling in these plague times. Although it is fictional, it poignantly reflects the reality that many folks in the book trade are experiencing all over … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, movies, USA, Writing
Tagged Bookselling, Greenwich Village, indie bookstores, New York City
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Virtually Independent Bookstore Day
Tomorrow more than 630 bookstores across North America are planning to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day . Booksellers are promoting a variety of virtual and in person events this year. Kids’ and YA events: 1:00 p.m. ET: Lisa Brown drawing class from Goldfish Ghost 1:30 … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, ebooks, Tech, USA, Writing
Tagged Amor Towles, Bookselling, Elena Ferrante, Europa Editions, indie bookstores
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How Book Lovers Can Help
If you are anything like me, these days you are searching for positive things that can be done. One simple, concrete action is to support indie bookstores, and especially those stores owned by people of color. Most of these valuable … Continue reading
How to help indie bookshops survive
The new coronavirus presents a real challenge to bookstores. Here are some ways you can help keep your local bookstore open—during the pandemic and after—without leaving home. 1. Pre-Order Books Online It’s likely that you know a book you want is … Continue reading
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Tagged audiobooks, Bookselling, indie bookstores
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Welcome to Bookshop!
Last week, a new online book retailer model launched the beta version of its innovative site.Indeed, Bookshop.org has gone live with the mission to “financially support independent bookstores and give back to the book community.” Founded by the publisher and entrepreneur … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, Bookselling, Bookstores, indie bookstores
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More Than Words
More Than Words is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers young adults who are in the foster care system, court-involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a book business. They believe … Continue reading
Bookstore Tourism: Boston
Boston is one of those rare cities in the United States that still has an abundance of excellent independent bookstores. One of my all time favorites in Boston is the wonderful family owned Brattle Book Shop. Not only is it … Continue reading
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Tagged Bookselling, Boston, indie bookstores, Massachusetts
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